Lions select RB Ty Johnson with the 186th pick in 2019 NFL Draft

With their second sixth round pick (186th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Ty Johnson out of Maryland.

The 5-foot-10, 208-pound running back averaged 7.6 yards per carry in his career with 17 touchdowns. He never was a full time back, but he was highly productive when he got a chance. As a pass catcher, he had 29 receptions and 318 yards with two touchdowns.

Among draft eligible RBs with at least 300 career carries, only Darrell Henderson averaged more yards per carry and yards after contact per carry than new #Lions RB Ty Johnson who averaged 7.6 YPC and 4.35 YAC per carry over his career#OnePride